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Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer is journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s reporting that puts people first with live, down-to-earth, unscripted interviews that aim to inform and entertain. Tune in to Minnesota Now weekdays at noon on the radio or the live audio stream at mprnews.org.

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A Minneapolis parent and a teacher talk teachers strike, 10 days in

A Minneapolis parent and a teacher talk teachers strike, 10 days in

Host Cathy Wurzer talked to a Minneapolis parent who is frustrated with the strike and a teacher who says the district officials have more work to do to end the strike.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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What could cause Minnesota justice system to come to a screeching halt? Another strike.

A large portion of the Minnesota justice system could come to a screeching halt as early as next week as 470 public defenders and 200 support staff consider a potential strike. The group rejected the state’s latest contract offer last Thursday and voted to authorize a strike that could start next week.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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North Star Journey: Community members weigh in on the future of St. Paul's historic Rondo neighborhood

North Star Journey: Community members weigh in on the future of St. Paul's historic Rondo neighborhood

This time when the state decides how to move forward with the aging freeway, Black residents say they will make sure they are included and centered in the discussion.
by Cathy Wurzer and Nina Moini

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'The Object Podcast' launches its fourth season on the hidden stories behind Mia's art collection

'The Object Podcast' launches its fourth season on the hidden stories behind Mia's art collection

Art tells us the story of who we are. At least that’s what Tim Gihring believes. He is the host of the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s award-winning podcast called The Object.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Youa Vang with Minnesota music news: Grant & 2 Annies

Youa Vang with Minnesota music news: Grant & 2 Annies

Youa Vang has been a music and culture writer for years in the Twin cities and she’s got a bead on a gig coming up and news about a couple of Minnesota artists she thinks you might love.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Turning Point founder honored with national recognition for his work in addiction services

Turning Point founder honored with national recognition for his work in addiction services

Dr. Peter Hayden's return to the United States after serving in Vietnam is, sadly, a tale many have heard before. The young man said he found himself back in Minneapolis without a home, no plan for his future and a drinking problem. And then, as Dr. Hayden says, God took over. A drinking-and-driving accident in front of a police station found him in treatment and while the 12 steps worked for him, he also noticed he was always the only person of color in the room. He wanted to change that.  
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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Matt Sepic on the latest policing and public safety news in Minneapolis

MPR News correspondent Matt Sepic joined Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now to break down the latest on the police contract, yesterday's ruling on the number of required officers and Mayor Frey's announcement on a new proposal to end no-knock warrants.
by Cathy Wurzer and Matt Sepic

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Sam Richards on how Minnesota's Operation Safety Net surveilled protestors and journalists during civil unrest

Sam Richards is an independent investigative reporter who co-authored the article investigating Operation Safety Net for MIT Technology Review.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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